Sobriety-friendly strategies for Super Bowl LX

With Super Bowl 60 just a week away, many watch parties are set to take place all across the region, typically involving alcohol and 22 news reporter Aretha O'Daya joins us live in studio with why one organization recommends staying alcohol free for the occasion. That's right, Nick NCR. Dry January is officially over, but one organization encourages that it doesn't have to be, and that during events like the Super Bowl, sobriety is an option. The energy is high for football fans as Super Bowl 60 creeps closer and closer. The New England Patriots take on the Seattle Seahawks previously meeting in Super Bowl 49 in 2015. Watch parties for the game taking place in local bars, restaurants, and homes, typically with lots of alcohol involved. On average, Americans are drinking an estimated 325 million gallons of beer during Super Bowl Sunday. Experts sharing sober, friendly and relatable strategies for the occasion. So I spoke to Katie Kroll from the national nonprofit organization, the Phoenix about the benefits to an alcohol free lifestyle. Sobriety is something that allows you to be kind of clear. And to process everything and to lean into connection really authentic connection during this time due to recent growth in the nonalcoholic beverage industry, even celebrity influences. It seems younger generations are taking notice on socializing without liquor. Kroll says for those who feel pressure to drink around others, to find people you feel comfortable with and that simplicity is key. Don't have to overexplain. You know, when I first got sober, I used to think I had to tell people I was in recovery and I was in recovery for this long. I've been sober for these many days and like you can just say I'm not drinking today. Now if you do plan to drink on Super Bowl night, Kroll says moderation is essential and to have enough water in between drinks. Super Bowl 60 is Sunday, February 8th, and you can watch it all right here on 22 news. Working for you or auto diet 22 news.